As a singer, I've had many opportunities to travel, and one thing I've learned is that through my music, I can be accepted by people all over the world. I often wonder why so many of us can't accept people who are different here, in our country? It's just not fair to be prejudiced against those whose race, religion or colour aren't the same as ours.

Your heart is pure, your soul is free. Be on your way, don't wait for me.

What I hope the most is to be more successful as a mother than in show business, because to be a mother is the most difficult I will ever have to do.

I was not a good-lookin' girl. I was extremely skinny. I wasn't pretty. I wasn't cool.

The whispers in the morning of lovers sleeping tight are rolling like thunder now as I look in your eyes. I hold on to your body and feel each move you make, your voice is warm and tender, a love that I could not forsake.

I'm in shock. Whitney was such an amazing artist. When I started my English career, I wanted to be like her. I loved her so much. My prayers go out to her daughter and to all of her family.

I don't just sing for free. It's my work. You're paid for what you do. And I work hard.